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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1963

Page

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Enrollment high as Eudora High readies 1963 64 year

Enrollment for the 1963 64 year at Eudora High School reaches 171 with classes starting Friday August 30. Labor Day holiday observed September 2 with classes resuming September 3. Principal D E Kerr enters his 22nd year noting 48 freshmen 31 sophomores 52 juniors and 40 seniors.

Eudora High School D. E. Kerr Eudora High EHS Naomi Cundy Pittsburg State College Altoona Kincaid, DeSoto Overland Park Diana Timmons Kansas City Univerversity Kansas University Harold R. Basham Central State College Edmond Ohlo Kerr Kansas Education Department Eudora Evelyn G. Wilson Darlene Slapar C. J. Williams James A. Ethington Faye Hairston George D. Mthey Robert Karr Ya Carmean Donald E. Nease

Troopers Quell Louisiana March With Tear Gas

State troopers armed with tear gas stood watch as about 400 demonstrators marched to Plaquemine City Hall. Police arrested 170, jailed all but one in Donaldsonville, while Gordon Carey of CORE demanded their release. James Farmer led CORE involvement and a voter registration push faced crowding concerns.

Plaquemine Louisiana Donaldsonville James Farmer Congress of Racial Equality Mississippi River Baton Rouge Dennis Longy Gordon Carey CORE Plymouth Rock Baptist Church Farmer

Parker Sr. recovering after emergency appendectomy

Thomas B. Parker Sr. of 2237 Mass Street is recovering from an emergency appendectomy at Lawrence Memorial Hospital. Doctors report satisfactory progress and anticipate his release by the end of the week.

Thomas B. Parker Sr Mass. St Lawrence Memorial Hospital

Vandals Strike Trucks at Strikebound Battery Plant

In Leavenworth Kansas unknown persons sprayed paint on trucks hauling batteries from the Gould National Battery factory. The word scab appeared on five Topeka Motor Freight vehicles and a truck at Capitol Truck Lines Inc. The paint was fresh on some and dry on others.

Leavenworth Kan Gould National Battery Factory Topeka

Nuclear treaty debated by top military leaders and McNamara

Secretary McNamara and other witnesses testified that nuclear warheads could be used in an antiballistic system, with radar and launch vehicle issues needing no atmospheric testing. Four service chiefs supported the treaty with safeguards, while LeMay voiced reservations and later clarification.

Robert S. McNamara United States Teller Air Force Free World Maxwell D. Taylor Joint Chiefs of Staff Curtis E. LeMay Thurmond LeMay Foreign Relations Committee J. W. Fulbright D-Ark Fulbright Stennis Power Earle G. Wheeler Army David L. McDonald Naval Operations David M. Shoup Marine Corps Pentagon

Penny Finishes Paving Pioneer Ridge Addition

Penny Construction Company completed paving in the Pioneer Ridge Addition a week after the contract deadline of August 10. City Engineer George Williams notes penalties could apply for up to five days of delay, but rock and tree removal outside the contract may exempt Penny from fines and the final city bill remains undetermined.

Penny Construction Company Pioneer Ridge Penny George Williams Williams

Avery State Defense Shares For KU and Two Other State Schools

Rep. William H. Avery says Kansas University Kansas State University and Wichita University got a combined 233196 in Defense Department research funds for the year ended June 30 1962. He notes this was under half a percent of the department total of over 481 million with breakdown not available.

Kansas University Defense Department William H. Avery Rkon Kansas State University Wichita University House Armed Services Committee Avery William J. Argersinger Rep Argersinger KU Medical Center Kennedy Massa‘chusetts New England Massachusetts California

New Director Appointed at First Christian Church Lawrence

Miss Jean Davis becomes the new director of Christian Education at the First Christian Church of Lawrence. She brings prior leadership from the Kansas City Council of Churches and national education roles, works with all age groups, and will partner with campus minister J Robert Balch and Rev Benton Roy Hanan.

Jean Davis First Christian Church of Lawrence Miss Davis Kansas City, Map Council of Churches Kansas City Council of Churches National Council of Churches J. Robert Balch Benton Roy Hanan Glen Johnsson Christian Education The Kansas Christian Missionary Society

British Train Robbery Suspects Sought

London detectives publish 19 wanted names in Britain's great train robbery case. Inside information aided the Glasgow to London mail train heist 12 days ago, yielding 7.2 million in currency. Over 100 search warrants issued, arrests made, and a portion of the loot recovered as the manhunt continues.

London Scotland Yard Britain Yard

Kaw Valley School Sets Pre Enrollment Day and Fall Start

Kaw Valley School three miles east of Lawrence hosts pre enrollment Friday from 9 30 to 11 30. First regular day is Friday Aug 30 with a half day, classes resume Sept 3 after Labor Day. Faculty includes Mary McElroy Rosayn Curry Betty Booth Jeanne Hargrave Joe Hargrave Eva Bell Gerstenberger Carl Rochester Allen Harvey.

Kaw Valley School Lawrence Kaw Valley Mary McElroy Rosayn Curry Betty Booth Jeanne Hargrave Joe Hargrave Eva Bell Gerstenberger Carl Rochester Allen Harvey

Southern Governors Block Possibility of Rights Fight

Southern governors at White Sulphur Springs adopted a unanimous vote rule to bar anti civil rights resolutions. Governor Wallace joined in the rule change aiding unity, while other leaders and a marching demonstrators shown as tensions rise over civil rights. Barnett urged debate over the issues and proposed a state based redistribution of the Black population with labor department relocation.

White Sulphur Springs George C. Wallace Alabama Wallace Donald Russell South Carolina Orval E. Faubus Arkansas Ross Barnett Mississippi Elbert N. Carvel Delaware Carl Sanders Georgia John B. Connally Texas Terry Sanford North Carolina Greenbrier Barnett Washington W .W. Barron West Virginia Barron Kennedy Orval Faubua Henry Bellman Oklahoma Faubus Resolutions Committee Department of Labor

Lawrence educators prepare for new teacher orientation in August

Lawrence Education Association hosts hospitality hour at Lawrence High School for new teachers. Superintendent Carl S Knox opens with brief staff introductions and central office services. New teachers tour rooms check schedules and review supplies at city schools during orientation from Aug 26 to Aug 30 with various departmental meetings and central office discussions.

Lawrence Education Association Carl S. Knox Lawrence High School Max Fuller LHS Harold E. Sponberg Washburn University Topeka Sponberg Lawrence Rotary Club

Two Lawrence Men Injured In Evening Crash

Two Lawrence men suffered injuries in a two car collision near the 15th and Iowa Street intersection about 10 30 pm Monday. Treated at Lawrence Memorial Hospital for cuts and possible neck injury was Her shell F Murray 25 Stouffer Place. Robert M Wood 19 1309 kg was treated for cuts and bruises. Wood was charged with expired license open bottle driving too closely and defective brakes. Murray was turning north onto Iowa toward the KU engineering research center when struck from behind by Woods car.

Lawrence Memorial Hospital Hershell F. Murry Stouffer Place Robert M. Wood Murry Wood Lawrence Iowa Kansas University Engineering Research Center 15Th and Iowa Sts

Miner Trapping Chronicle: Rescue Efforts Continue At Mine

Rescue teams fought to reach Bova and Throne after collapse as 40 ton drill opened a 24 inch shaft. Fellin reported Bova 25 feet away with a possible hip injury while Throne and Fellin faced debris in the shaft. Bova’s wife Eva kept faith amid the crisis.

Bova H.B. Charmbury State Secretary of Mines Harmbury Fellin Throne Lou Eva

Pop Machine Robbed At Holiday Inn

A Holiday Inn spokesman said about $15 was taken from a pop machine at the motor hotel sometime Monday.

The Holiday Inn Motor Hotel

Lawrence bank debits rise 8 percent in first seven months of 1963

In Lawrence total bank debits hit 192.41 million dollars for January–July 1963, up 8 percent from 1962. The rise matches an 8 percent national benchmark from a Federal Reserve study covering 15 Kansas cities. July debits rose 13 percent year over year. Spiders and crickets invade homes as autumn cools. KU guard Ron Marsh is in hospital after appendectomy and will miss early practices and at least two games.

Lawrence Kansas Federal Reserve Bank Ron Marsh Kansas University Lawrence Memorial Hospital Jack Mitchel Marsh TCU Syracuse Kansas City Harley Catlin John Garber

Israel says its plane shoots down Syria jet

Israel asserted its Mirage jet shot down a Soviet built Syria MIG 17 in a Sea of Galilee dog fight. An Israeli spokesman said Syrian aircraft tried to penetrate Israeli airspace and were intercepted by Mirages. One plane reportedly broke up while others were driven off and Israeli jets returned safely.

Jerusalem Israel Sea of Galilee

Card of Thanks for Dr Jones and Hospital Staff

Bob Musick expresses gratitude to Dr Jones Manahan nurses and aides on 3rd floor north for aiding his speedy recovery and for the cards flowers and calls received during his hospital stay.

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